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What is Hatch?

History. Art. Technology. Culture. Happenings.

The HATCH Arts Festival is a 10-day showcase of all facets of creative culture. From nationally recognized artists to local performers, all will be represented during this celebration of artistry and creative works.

Our Mission

To collectively build an annual, innovative showcase that celebrates and presents the best of history, arts, technology, culture and creative happenings to attract a broad audience to the greater Chattanooga area.

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A few ideas for Southeast getaways

January 20, 2012

Several Chattanooga organizations have announced the first citywide collaborative arts and culture showcase to encompass visual art, performance art, technological art, musical art, history and more.

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Hunter Gatherer

January 19, 2012

Daniel Stetson’s directorship at the Hunter Museum of American Art has allowed Chattanoogans and visitors alike the opportunity to engage with a broad range of offerings.

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Arts fest to HATCH in April

January 19, 2012

It will likely take many years before HATCH reaches the world-class heights of Spoleto, which will celebrate its 36th year in May, but it’s another giant leap forward in the progression of Chattanooga’s arts community and a very worthy goal.

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Jeff Styles - HATCH 2012

January 19, 2012

Jeff Styles interviews George Quick of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre about the new 2012 HATCH Festival. Grow HATCH into a national arts events.

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New showcase for Chattanooga

January 15, 2012

Chattanooga already is well known -- and widely envied -- for its embrace of the arts and its support of the region's varied cultural institutions.

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New 10-day, 10-mile arts and culture showcase announced

January 10, 2012

A new city-wide collaborative arts and culture showcase of local, regional and national artists and entertainers was unveiled today.

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Organizations gather to create 10-day art and technology festival

January 10, 2012

At least 19 organizations have been working together to create a 10-day festival called HATCH — History Art Technology Culture Happenings — that will take place throughout the city April 13-22, 2012.

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HATCH Festival Official Announcement

JANUARY 10, 2012

Representatives from several Chattanooga organizations announced today the creation of the first ever city-wide collaborative arts and culture showcase, which will encompass visual art, performance art, technological art, musical art, history and many others.

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Chattanooga makes New York Times’ intergalactic travel list

January 6, 2012

Chattanooga is ranked 25th on the New York Times’ recently-released list of places to visit in 2012. Chattanooga is one of four American cities, falling behind Oakland and San Francisco, Calif. and beating out Tahoe, Calif.

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